Off licence: Campgrounds in France

Les Insolites de Sophie

• Unusual accommodations in the Brittany countryside near Boisgervilly
• A 15-minute drive to Brocéliande Forest; 35 minutes to Rennes
• Kitchen facilities provided; complimentary breakfast included

Les Toiles de La Tortillère

• Upscale adults-only glamping on a country estate in the Loire Valley
• Château de Chinon 15 minutes’ drive; Château de Villandry 45 minutes
• Natural swimming pool, woodfired hot tub and antique cast-iron baths

Le Hameau des Sens

Les Auzerals Camping du Lac

Le Ranch

• Small and peaceful smallholding site with cattle, sheep and pigs
• In the Millevache en Limousin Regional Natural Park
• Within 50 minutes' drive of Pompadour National Stud

Camping Portes d'Ariège

• Leafy family campsite edging the Ariège River in the Midi-Pyrénées
• Pamiers five minutes’ drive and La Ferme aux Bisons 25 minutes
• Swimming pool, bar and restaurant; fishing and kayaking on the river

Camping Porte de Provence

• Surrounded by woodland on the edge of the Drôme Provençale region
• Dog sledding, quad biking, archery and canoeing all available nearby
• Heated pool, paddling pool, outdoor gym, bar and restaurant

Camping L'Olivier Anduze

• Friendly family site less than a kilometre from the Gardon river
• Close to the huge Trabuc caves and 45 minutes from Nîmes
• Pool, solarium, playground, bike hire, snack bar and shop

Gîtes du Moulin

• Leafy glamping site on an eco-friendly micro-farm in the Isère
• Vercors Massif 90 minutes’ walk, and Thaïs Cave 15 minutes’ drive
• Local produce to buy and catering available; sauna; livestock on site

Camping Odé Vras

Domaine de l'Orée

• Family-friendly site half an hour’s walk from a beach and surf school
• A 10-minute drive from the centre of Les Sables-d'Olonne
• Large water park, playground and kids’ entertainment on site

La Maurinie

• Peaceful family-friendly site a half-hour drive from Périgueux
• Lascaux International Center of Parietal Art 35 minutes’ drive
• Dogs welcome; fishing pond, pétanque, restaurant and food shop on site

Chill-Lot Camping Insolite

• Peaceful location by the Lot river just outside Cénevières
• A 10-minute drive to Saint-Cirq-Lapopie; 20 minutes to Pech Merle cave
• Activity centre on site for bike/kayak rentals and excursions

Camping des Ulèzes

• Spacious family site 15 minutes' walk from Saint-Donat
• 20 minutes from Tain l'Hermitage chocolate museum and wine train
• Outdoor pool, miniature golf, games room and lots of playground kit

Camping Bleu Marine

• Hérault family site with direct access to Sérignan beach
• A 25-minute drive to Béziers; Cap d'Agde half an hour
• Outdoor pool and sports court on site, plus sea-view restaurant

Camping Les Angeles

• Peaceful Gers family site among sunflower fields
• Pool and large sun terrace
• Popular area for hikers, cyclists and golfers